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Errors in calculating Japanese birth charts Important Yogas in the Vedic Chart" This is the first installment of my ongoing article on Yogas and their formation and effects For those unfamiliar with the term "Skew', I explore the effect of chart factors all pointing in one direction -- positive or negative -- with several famous chart examples. Plus new True Color Photos of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Including images, Classical texts, and modern interpretations. Brand new photos via NASA Understanding Nakshatras, and the best books on Nakshatras An introductory article on Nakshatras plus a book list compiled after I carefully evaluate over 50 books on Nakshatras my latest Vedic article exploring looking at a Vedic chart using the Moon as the Ascendant Help to keep this website free: |
Visit my astrology software articles and websitesI invite you to explore a few of my other websites:Where it all started, my first website, focusing on astrology software, chocolate, scents, and more. My new website focusing exclusively on astrology software Exploring all of the major astrology programs: their features and strengths My comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your astrology program My exploration of the best astrology programs in the world Learn all about Solar Fire, and get it at the lowest price with a better manual, videos, and more. Explore Janus, an amazing astrology program and purchase it at the lowest price. And you can get free astrological software, and download free demo versions of professional astrology programs, and read my published reviews of dozens of astrology programs, and more on my Ultimate Guide to Astrology Software How I became proficient in astrologyIn 1974, my girlfriend asked me "What's your sign"? Having been a "science whiz kid" since the age of 8, I rolled my eyes and asked her, "Do you really believe in astrology? The planets are so far away that they couldn't possibly influence life on Earth."Much to my surprise, she replied, "You call yourself a scientist. Have you ever tested astrology?" For which I had no answer. To show her how wrong she was, I decided to study enough astrology to test it. I let it be known at work that for a nominal fee, I would calculate each person's chart and write up what the top books said about them. All the person had to do was tell me how much fit them. While I read the write-up to them, I also read it to myself, and in each reading, about 40% was general enough to fit me. But most people told me at about 80% fit them! I went over sections that definitely didn't fit me, and they would say, "Yes", that fits. Over time, I discovered that certain delineations never worked, and eliminated them, and the percentage that fit kept rising, until people began to tell me 100% fit! Along the way, I shifted from wanting to disprove astrology to becoming enamored with it and wanting to explore it more deeply. I began studying all of the best books on Western astrology, and tested what I discovered. I grew in my mastery of Western astrology, and became sought after for birth chart readings, chart comparisons, predictive readings, etc. But much more was to come. One day, at Shambhala bookstore, I picked up a Vedic astrology book. I opened the book randomly and read "[with this configuration] you will have leprosy". I was shocked both by the harsh language, and by the statement's inaccuracy (nowadays, how many people get leprosy), and put the book down and stayed away from Vedic astrology for years. [I have since learned that classical Vedic -- and ancient Greek -- astrology texts specifically used very vivid examples in order to "stick" the ideas in the student's mind, and were not meant to be taken literally.] In the mid '90s, Rob Hand and Rob Schmidt began translating classical Western astrology manuscripts, to help astrologers learn what had been lost. I loved this new/old approach, and decided to attend the first Project Hindsight conference. The conference didn't just have Hellenistic astrology classes, but also lectures on Vedic astrology. The talks were great and helped me to open to Vedic astrology. I decided to try to learn Vedic astrology by immersing myself in the top classical works, but much to my chagrin, without a teacher I was lost. I then heard that the renowned Vedic astrologer Hart de Fouw was coming to town to give lectures on Vedic astrology. I attended them and was blown away by the depth of his knowledge and the incredible power of Vedic astrology. Hart became my Vedic Guru and I have studied with him for over a decade. When my clients found out that I was learning Vedic astrology, they started asking for Vedic readings, and before long, my understandings of Vedic astrology greatly enriched my readings. I have learned profound respect for both Vedic and Western methods, and can -- by the Grace of God -- "dance between them" magically, to great effect. That's why I want to share what I've learned in both fields with you, my valued audience, so that you too can grow and prosper in deep understanding.
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